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Patrick Corbin ‘loves’ being with Diamondbacks, not looking to leave

Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) high fives starting pitcher Matt Koch (55) after hitting a two RBI home run during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) high fives starting pitcher Matt Koch (55) after hitting a two RBI home run during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
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Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) hits a two RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) hits a two RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) is congratulated by right fielder David Peralta (6) after hitting a two RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during te first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) is congratulated by right fielder David Peralta (6) after hitting a two RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during te first inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso (3) hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso (3) hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) catches the ball in front of a young fan for an out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) catches the ball in front of a young fan for an out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) catches a pop foul ball for an out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) catches a pop foul ball for an out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins (17) looks on as a fan catches the home run ball of Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (not pictured) during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins (17) looks on as a fan catches the home run ball of Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (not pictured) during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (13) high fives third baseman Daniel Descalso (3) after hitting a three RBI home run during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (13) high fives third baseman Daniel Descalso (3) after hitting a three RBI home run during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively (19) checks his hand in the dugout after being relieved in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively (19) checks his hand in the dugout after being relieved in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock watches the ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr for a three-run home run off Zack Greinke during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-3. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock watches the ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr for a three-run home run off Zack Greinke during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-3.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) is tagged out on a attempted steal by Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez (16) is tagged out on a attempted steal by Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, right, high-fives Jarrod Dyson after Peralta hit a sacrifice RBI off Philadelphia Phillies' Jake Arrieta to score Dyson during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, right, high-fives Jarrod Dyson after Peralta hit a sacrifice RBI off Philadelphia Phillies' Jake Arrieta to score Dyson during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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From left, Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera and Aaron Altherr celebrate in the outfield after a 5-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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From left, Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera and Aaron Altherr celebrate in the outfield after a 5-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke, center, walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr (23) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-3. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke, center, walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Altherr (23) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-3.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila, rear, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila, rear, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila, right, high fives Jarrod Dyson after Avila hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton) Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila, right, high fives Jarrod Dyson after Avila hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, left, celebrates with Jarrod Dyson after Dyson hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte, left, celebrates with Jarrod Dyson after Dyson hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Vince Velasquez during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, left, scores a run past Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila on a sacrifice RBI by Maikel Franco during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins, left, scores a run past Arizona Diamondbacks' Alex Avila on a sacrifice RBI by Maikel Franco during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Apr 24, 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso (3) hits a two run home run during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Eric Hartline/USA TODAY Sports

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Apr 24, 2018: Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Daniel Descalso (3) hits a two run home run during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton/AP

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia.
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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder David Peralta (6) high fives starting pitcher Matt Koch (55) after hitting a two RBI home run during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

PHILADELPHIA – Diamondbacks left-hander Patrick Corbin said he didn’t mean for his recent comments to be taken as anything more than what they were – an honest answer to a topic he’s not focusing on.

Corbin, who is a free agent at the end of the year, told USA TODAY it would “definitely be great” to play for the New York Yankees, the team he grew up rooting for as a kid in upstate New York. But he doesn’t want Diamondbacks fans to think that means he’s looking to leave at the end of the year.

“I have a home in Arizona,” Corbin said. “I’m focused on being here for the rest of this year and seeing what happens.

“I guess I don’t understand why it was even written, really. I’m excited to be here. I love it here. I could be back here. I have no idea. I’m just prepared and ready to go for this year.”

He said the story “maybe spun out of control a little bit.” He said his family has been rooted in New York for generations and that all of them are Yankees fans, many of whom were excited when the Yankees were reportedly trying to trade for Corbin during the winter.

But he said he hasn’t thought much about being a free agent and that it’s not hard for him to stay focused on the season.

“I just try to focus on just being prepared for my next start,” Corbin said. “Whether people were talking about me or not, I’ll do that same thing.”

Right fielder Steven Souza Jr. continues to remain active as he works his way back from a pectoral strain, but he doesn’t appear to be close to a return.

Souza had 12 at-bats at extended spring training over the past two days, manager Torey Lovullo said, but his throwing program remains conservative. Lovullo said Souza has only thrown out to 90 feet since being shut down two weeks ago after feeling discomfort while throwing.

Lovullo was asked if the club would consider bringing Souza back from the disabled list before he was fully healthy, if only to serve as a bat off the bench.

“We talked about that internally, we’ve gone over a couple of different scenarios, but no,” Lovullo said. “I think we’re ready for him to come back as complete as possible so I think we’re going to stay with the original plan and make sure that he’s been throwing and doing OK offensively and defensively.”

Short hop

Shortstop Jazz Chisholm, one of the club’s top prospects, is on the Low-A Kane County disabled list with a minor hamstring issue, farm director Mike Bell said. Chisholm’s injury is considered minor, Bell said, and he could return as soon as Thursday.

Reach Piecoro at (602) 444-8680 or nick.piecoro@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on Twitter @nickpiecoro.